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|  | Author: Fareed Zakaria
Publisher: W.W. Norton & Co.
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Rating:  258 reviews
Sales Rank: 1853
Languages: English (Original Language), English (Unknown), English (Published)
Media: Paperback
Edition: First Printing
Pages: 336
Number Of Items: 1
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.6
Dimensions (in): 8.2 x 5.5 x 0.9
ISBN: 0393334805
Dewey Decimal Number: 303.49
EAN: 9780393334807
ASIN: 0393334805
Publication Date: May 4, 2009
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Condition: Sound Copy. Mild Reading Wear.
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 Excellent insightful read. October 4, 2009
B. Nolan (NY, NY)
Fareed Zakaria delivers a well written, insightful, very readable analysis of the dyamics of the changing world of internatioanl relations. I continue to be impressed with Zakaria's ability to communicate clearly and his depth of knowledge about so many different countries.
A different perspective October 3, 2009
R. Duff (San Diego)
As a Republican and considering a book written by a person from India, I was skeptical of the slant from which this might be written. After the first chapter, I realized how gifted and intelligent Fareed is as a writer. It is an accolade to President Obama that he read and was captured by photo with the book in hand as it gives a perspective on where we have been and where we are going as an economic power. This should be required reading for a college economics class.
The pleasant surprise October 2, 2009
Ronald J. Stehlin
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
Not too long ago, I received an email forward, picturing president Obama carrying a copy of this book. The accompanying text implied that this was some sort of muslum propaganda written by a so-called fellow muslum. Clearly, the Obama basher who penned that email did NOT read this book! I made it my business to acquire a copy from Amazon.com and am happy to dispell the hyperbole.
This author does nothing more sinister than to point out how great America WAS and IS and WILL continue to be in the future. He explains very nicely, how we became a global power (on all levels), and what we must continue to do as a nation to maintain our greatness in an expanding world. The "post America" referance is not about our demise but about how we must fit in as other nations like China, India, etc rise in status to the level of "Global players". It is not about the downfall of the USA but the rise of the rest of the world. It describes how our Western style economics and politics has shaped the rest of the world and how, by following our lead, the rest of the world has gained a large measure of equivelance. They, in particular, China and India, are becoming global players and our role must transition from one of sheer global dominance to global cooperation.
I read this book very patiently, waiting for the other shoe to drop, as it were. If this was to end up being some sort of muslum propaganda, it would have to become evident eventually. Page after page, that scenario never developed. In fact, this author seems quite critical of islamic fundamentalism and pays no great homage to any religion at all.
So, if like me, you were inticed by the bothersome email, rest assured, there are nefarious plots to be found in this book. In fact, I am rather happy to find that our president is reading or has read this book. I would recommend it for anyone who is currious about how we have and will fit into the global picture.
Problem with Kindle edition October 1, 2009
Scott E. Schrum (Seattle, WA United States)
I can't recommend the Kindle edition. The Kindle edition is based on the hardcover text, and so it does not have Zakaria's very interesting preface written for the paperback edition. This is, unfortunately, a common problem with Kindle editions: They are not updated to reflect new text in the paperback edition.
The Post American World - book review. September 17, 2009
J-Man (NYC)
The Post American World - book review.
The rise of China, the rise of India, the eminent stature of America. Apparently, we're still here to stay... if, we're get our act together.
Zakaria uses Google's corporate office as a standard of what our best companies aspire for, and how quickly they'll leave US citizens in the dust for better-trained international professionals. There's the smiley face curve to consider too, but it seems it will eventually straighten out. And lastly, the prediction that we'll cure what ails us and have machines one day that just produce the foods and products we desire (perhaps eliminating labor?)...which I guess will be a good thing, considering the US is planning for future wars over water.
All and all a very vast vision of a book. I enjoyed it, felt an optimism from it's perspective, and appreciated the authors large proposals in the face of new large reality.
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